Porsha Williams is a television personality who has become a powerhouse far beyond her on-screen presence on “Real Housewives of Atlanta.” She made her debut in season five and remained a part of the cast until season 13. After walking away from “RHOA,” she launched a spin-off, “Porsha’s Family Matters,” which chronicled her whirlwind romances and personal drama. While her relationship status has been obvious in the past, these days, curiosity is growing around who Porsha Williams is dating – if anyone.

After a three-year hiatus, Williams rejoined the “RHOA” cast for season 16 this year, allowing her to shed light on what life has been like since her divorce from Simon Goubadia. Here’s everything we know about the mother of one’s past partnerships and current relationship status!

What We Know About the Reality Starlet’s First Two Engagements

Before she became a reality TV mainstay, Porsha Williams was one half of a marriage that’s often forgotten these days, per Bravo. In May 2011, she married Kordell Stewart, an ex-NFL player, with the buzz around the nuptials running high throughout season five of “RHOA.” The marriage ultimately lasted less than three years, ending in a divorce initiated by Kordell in March 2013. While this part of her life is largely overlooked, her relationships that followed surely weren’t.

After cutting ties with Stewart, Porsha Williams began seeing entrepreneur Dennis McKinley, as Collider reports. The businessman owns The Original Hot Dog Factory, and is aptly nicknamed the “Hot Dog King.” He and the reality star were engaged in 2019 (as seen on season 11, episode 15 of “RHOA”) and they announced she was expecting a child that same year. Pilar (better known as PJ), who is six at the time of this writing, was born on Mar. 22, 2019.

Why Did Porsha Leave Dennis?

Their quick jump into family life resulted in a seemingly harmonious union, but eventually cracks began to show. Their relationship deteriorated after rumors about cheating (on both sides) spiraled. In the end, infidelity is what led them to go their separate ways.

In a couple’s therapy appointment that aired on “RHOA,” Dennis stated that, “I made a mistake. I cheated.” To which Porsha replied, “It’s not a mistake. ‘I made a mistake,’ to me, is like take the wrong exit. You don’t make a mistake and set up with someone and cheat. That’s not where he needs to be in order for me to heal, and in order for me to move forward.” It was more than just another reality TV breakup for views. It marked a huge turning point in their lives both personally and professionally. 

Instead of building an empire as the power couple they once imagined themselves to be, Porsha and Dennis have been co-parenting PJ together and working on healing as individuals.

Is the ‘Real Housewives’ Icon Still With Simon Goubadia?

Shortly after her engagement to McKinley ended, Williams jumped into another relationship with a Nigerian oil magnate, Simon Guobadia. What’s interesting about this situation is that, as Collider notes, the latter was married when she got involved with him. Not all viewers were supportive of this connection, especially given that Williams had left her fiancé and the father of her child due to his unfaithful behavior.

While the 44-year-old was with Guobadia, the couple also faced issues due to his legal status as an immigrant. As someone hailing from Nigeria, he faced unique circumstances that limited his ability to travel. These eventually caught up with him since he had committed visa infractions, including bank and credit fraud, per Reality Tea.

Despite the challenges they face, Porsha Williams and Guobadia were engaged in May 2021 (within 30 days of their first meeting). They celebrated their connection with two different cultural weddings, but by February 2024, things had obviously shifted. At the time, she filed for divorce without first consulting her husband, resulting in plenty of drama.

In June 2025, the businessman was deported back to Nigeria. This was just before a judge finalized his divorce from Williams, which he addressed in a conversation with Page Six. “I kept asking, ‘Why did you file for a divorce?’ And she wouldn’t say anything,” he told the outlet. “This felt like a coup… I was totally blindsided,” he continued, alleging he was “targeted for financial reasons.” In the same interview, Guobadia admitted to sending Williams a text reading, “This was a $5 million rehab project that I took on.”

Did Porsha Have a Prenup With Simon?

According to Essence, Porsha Williams and her ex-husband did sign a prenup before beginning their lives together, which is part of what kept their divorce from becoming any messier. One dilemma that has elongated the process was the former’s decision to return to “RHOA” for season 16. Because the prenup was entered into with the impression she would not be returning to the show, Guobadia has opposed following the original prenuptial agreement.

Instead, he argued that she misrepresented her employment. At the same time, she claimed that her return to work on “RHOA” was a necessity given her financial obligations and legal fees related to the divorce. Guobadia argues that their prenup agreement, “requires him to pay a substantial financial obligation to [Williams] totaling over hundreds of thousands of dollars and terms that require him to split the equity of his $7,000,000 million pre-marital home (the Marital Residence) with [Williams], and pay significant debts and expenses for the Wife’s benefit.”

Who Is Porsha Williams Dating These Days?

Although some have suggested that Porsha Williams is still hung up on Dennis McKinley, the star is seemingly growing in her self-love journey. As she tells People, she is ready to take a break from dating after her divorce from her recent marriage. She plans to decenter men from her life since she has placed them above herself for years. The toll of reality TV and growing up on the screen in real time has come back to bite her sometimes, but now she’s ready to apply her grown woman lessons to her daily life.

As she described, “I used to only see myself through men’s eyes, and that’s why I went through a lot of abuse in my twenties. Then, when I got on reality TV, I only saw myself through what the fans would say in the comments. I was like a walking culmination of what the comments thought.” 

Now, with her six-year-old daughter by her side, Porsha Williams is getting back to the basics and figuring out life as a single parent again. She reflected on where she’s at, explaining, “I’m going to be alone until I’m whole. And then when I’m whole, then I will open myself back up so I don’t make the same mistake again.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simon Guobadia a millionaire?

Yes, Simon is a millionaire whose net worth is estimated to be around $40 million, according to AfroTech.

Who is the richest Atlanta housewife?

Kandi Burruss is one of the richest Atlanta housewives due to her early music career in the group Xscape, impressive songwriting credits and now her fame from “RHOA,” as AfroTech reports.

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